Site Search

Hiking Calendar

INFORMATIONAL POSTING-November 11-12 Wilderness First Aid Course

Sycamore Canyon Campground 9000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA, US

INFORMATIONAL POSTING-November 11-12 Wilderness First Aid Course TO REGISTER PLEASE GO TO: http://wildernessfirstaidcourse.org Why Take the WFAC? More extensive and useful than Red Cross basic first aid · We teach the course twice a year in Fullerton; typically, May and November. The next class is November 11-12. · You receive 24 hours of credit for […]

Hike at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park – Nix Nature Center

Nix Nature Center Parking Lot 18751 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA, US

The hike we will be doing will be around 5 miles long with 875 ft. of elevation gain. This will be a loop starting at the parking lot of Nix Nature Center. As you will see on the map, this is at the main park entrance off of the 133 (Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area). […]

Hawk Canyon lollipop – Pot Luck hike

Conejo Canyons Trail Head 2010 Conejo Center Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

4.2 miles, 700' gain, easy-intermediate. Easier option: 2.7 miles, 500' gain, fit beginner. This is a pot-luck hike. We'll be stopping at the 3/4 point by a picnic table, so please bring food and drink to share, and any utensils your items might require. We have had occasions where there were no utensils, so it […]

Intro Hike in Limestone Canyon **Must sign up on LetsGoOutside.org

Augustine Staging Area Santiago Cyn Rd, Orange, CA, US

**You must also register here: https://letsgooutside.org/activities/2023/08/15/enjoy-natures-story-vistas-and-special-places-intro-hike-in-limestone-canyon-4/ There are currently 9 spots left. Join us on a slow-paced hike along the back-country ridges and valleys of Limestone Canyon, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. We’ll travel on rough old ranch roads to the East Sinks View Deck passing by woodlands of majestic oak trees […]

Rosewood Trail to Angel Vista – Gentler Intermediate

150 Regal Oak Ct 150 Regal Oak Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

We will start (early to beat the heat) our hike near the beginning of Regal Oak Ct. on the lower Rosewood Trail, a dirt trail heading up a shaded ravine at the base of the mountains, and continue to the usual Rosewood trail. Rosewood trail presents a clear view over the 101 Freeway carving up […]

8:15 AM START TIME, Peace, Love, and Joy

Rancho Sierra Vista Rancho Sierra Vista/Point Mugu, Newbury Park, CA, US

8:15 AM START TIME We'll have to leave promptly because the 8:30 group will be on our heels! PLEASE ADJUST YOUR RSVP ON OTHER HIKES IF YOU JOIN THIS. While the heat is once again with us, we will take this at a gentler pace and we will take some breaks to let slower hikers […]

Rancho Sierra Vista, Peace, Love, and Joy

Rancho Sierra Vista Rancho Sierra Vista/Point Mugu, Newbury Park, CA, US

While the heat is once again with us, we will take this at a gentler pace and we will take some breaks to let slower hikers catch up and turn around just before going up to the monument. We will start in the parking lot at Rancho Sierra Vista and head up through grasslands and […]

Tapo Canyon Tar Pits – Easy Intermediate

3803 Tapo Canyon Rd 3803 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, US

5.4 miles, 1050' gain, Easy Intermediate This hike is one of the most beautiful hikes in Simi Valley. There are 3 extended inclines, about 1000 steps each, on fire road. They are not especially steep, but they do continue for some time, which is why it is rated "Easy Intermediate." There are also several small […]

Lynmere Loop from Wildwood Park (Fast Paced)

Wildwood Regional Park 928 W Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY. Kindly review the guidelines (link to the guidelines) to join our hikes. Restrictions apply for your safety and ours: Proof of vaccination required. Don't show up unless you're shown on the "Attending" list. Plan on KEEPING UP with the group and completing the entire hike or please find an […]

 

Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

The Organizers and members of Hiking With Dean are not professional leaders, guides, or mountaineers. The function of the member or organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who shows up for a trip/meetup (and their guest or guests) is responsible for his or her own safety. By attending a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you and any guests that you bring are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizers, Members of the Hiking With Dean Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities per our ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY WAIVER and Section 6.2 of the Meetup.com Terms of Service.